Chai Oils, Young Living

 

I have not tired this, but my upline sent me a sample of the mixture.  I can not wait to put it in my diffuser.  I almost can't imagine a better oil diffusing then the smell of chai tea!!! When I make real chai the scent that gets me excited I think it the cardamom.  It just smells like what chai is to me....but then you mix in the cinnamon and ginger- oh boy!!!!

Let me know if you try this combination!

 

Or if you want to order some oils- I can help you with that too :)

 

https://www.youngliving.com/

Cardamom oil $34.21

Clary Sage $64.14

Clove $20.72

Cinnamon Bark $ 32.57

Ginger $17.76

Making Homemade Kumbucha

I am loving my homemade Kombucha!!!!  I drink at least a bottle a day!

Are you making Kombucha?  I am and I am loving it!!! It is so fun to play with flavors.  I was making 6 gallons a week....now, I am making only 3.  Three is enough to drink and pass out to friends.  If you are in my area and want me to teach you how to make it, let me know!!!

Making the 3 gallons of tea.  Sugar, black tea and flavored black tea.  Let it come to a boil and then cool.

 

 

This is the F1 process. Once the tea I cooled, I add it to the "scoby/mother" with a cup of starter. I then it ferment under the towels for 7-10 days.  It really depends on the weather in the house.  The warmer my house, the quicker the process goes.

I then add organic apple juice to the bottles and I let it sit for another 7 days. This is the F2 process...






once completed it's good a month in the fridge

They say Kombucha has lots of anti-microbial powers and is full antioxidants, it helps sooth ulcers and improves the function of your pancreas.   Helps with your digestion and arthritis. It supports your liver.  It improves your mood. it helps you loose weight.  It helps you detoxify ... This one I can say is true!  I have one friend who calls it her "poop juice".  I can say  I've never been so regular myself!!! It also reduces the risk of heart disease and they say prevents cancer.  also lots of nutrition. Helps with your good cholesterol. Boosts immunity.  Treats type 2 diabetes too. I can't say that you will have all these changes or experience any of these benefits.... I'm just listing some of the things they say about Kombucha.

Updated tea storage

BEFORE (Above)

After (below)

 

I switched cabinets.  My dad has made these two great cabinets.  I had the smaller one in the kitchen and the bigger one in the living room with my dishes in it.  But now it is time to switch- lol!  Trying to keep my tea organized!

I think I have as many tea cups/mugs as tea now :)

Back to work in 2018

Enjoying headed back to work with my Kombucha.  It's 2018 and I'm trying to drink healthy.  My homemade Kombucha is very healthy. 

 I've read lots of different articles- not sure what is true, what might be an exaggeration - but I know I enjoy the taste and it has lots less sugar than soda!

They say Kombucha has lots of anti-microbial powers and is full antioxidants, it helps sooth ulcers and improves the function of your pancreas.   Helps with your digestion and arthritis.It supports your liver.  It improves your mood. it helps you loose weight.  It helps you detoxify ... This one I can say is true!  I have one friend who calls it her "poop juice".  I can say  I've never been so regular myself!!! It also reduces the risk of heart disease and they say prevents cancer.  also lots of nutrition. Helps with your good cholesterol. Boosts immunity.  Treats type 2 diabetes too. I can't say that you will have all these changes or experience any of these benifits.... I'm just listing some of the things they say about komucha.

taking naps and drinking tea with the cat

I love naps, tea, and creating items.  I have a Facebook page " Gift in the Giving" where I sell some of the things I've made- mostly jewelry.  I love having a creative outlet.  On a weekend of at the end of the day I find it so relaxing to create something.   God has gifted me with a creative mind- I love to write  ( hence my four published books), knitting, and my jewelry. I want to use those talents to bring Him glory. 

Enjoying tea and a nap!!

I have a great napping buddy, Shakespeare.  

I have a cat that loves it when I make a chai and put whip cream on top!  I woke from my nap to find her licking the sides of the mug.

Oikos Chai Latte Yogurt

 I am a big fan of yogurt. When I was in 3rd grade I had Rhuematic Fever, and the doctors encouraged me to have a yogurt a day.  I have to say that the routine has stuck.  

I try to have a yogurt a day- and I'm a big fan of the Greek kind. Imagine my excitement when I was in the store and saw chai Greek yogurt!  I tried it and I really liked it.  I thought the flavor was good and it did Taste like chai.


http://www.oikosyogurt.com/greek-yogurt/traditional-greek-yogurt/chai-latte/

11 G OF PROTEIN PER 5.3 OZ.

Dannon® Oikos® Chai Latte Traditional Greek Yogurt is a delicious Greek yogurt with 150 calories, 11 g of high-quality protein, and a good source of calcium and Vitamin D* in every 5.3 oz. cup.

*Oikos yogurt has 3 g of saturated fat per 5.3 oz.

Give it a try next time you see it!!!

Panera Chai

I was in southern Ohio for my cousins stare volleyball tournament.  It was such  fun weekend with my family.  The girls rocked it!!

On the way home we stopped in at Panera for lunch.  I can't believe I've never had a chai tea from Panera.  I love their salads. I decided to splurge and try their chai.  And I am so very glad I did!!  It was wonderful!! Seriously great!!  I like my chai and take it seriously.  This beats the green ladies chai for sure.  It was creamy and spicey, but it wasn't over powering with a heavy aftertaste of spices.

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html/

I can't wait to have another Panera Chai!

New fan!!

Traveling hotel tea

 

 

I'm in Toccoa Falls,GA...visiting the college with some family members.  The last time I was there was 1989, when I was looking at the college myself.  This is one of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church colleges.  I had one sister who attended here.  I chose the college in MN- St Paul Bible College (now called Crown College). I had it narrowed down to SPBC and Toccoa, but went with SPBC because of the cold weather .  My first choice was Taylor, yet I didn't get in.
So, while in Toccoa the hotel I stayed in did not have any fancy tea...but I fell in love with the cups!!!!! Yep, you read that correctly- the cups!!!

How fun are these cups with "mouths"

The college has a falls right on campus!!!

Trader Joes, Coconut green tea

http://www.traderjoes.com/digin

 

http://www.traderjoes.com/digin

 

 

This tea is great warm, you can taste the coconut... but if you cold brewed the tea it is fantastic- the coconut flavor is even stronger.  Remember when brewing green tea you don't boil the water- it bruises the leaves. To make the perfect cup of tea you need the right water temperature and the correct steeping time.

 

my cat, Shakespeare, was helping me play "Tea Scrabble"

coffee- slash tea hanger

This should say Tea to be accurate ....hahahahaha

Gift- tea coaster

Who doesn't love a gift from a special friend???  It's wonderful to get a gift from someone, it says they were thinking of you.  Even better when the gift is tea related- hahahaha.  I posted this on Facebook and my sister said she had picked one up for me too.  LOL!!!

 

So, for Christmas I received one like I had and then another fun one from my sister.  I now have one at work and some at home.  NICE!!!